plum - draft
Prunus domestica
Plant Images
OneSeed Image
Description
Plum trees are perfect for regenerative agriculture, organic farming, and permaculture methods. The plum tree is a deciduous tree that is part of the Rosaceae family. They produce a great number of brightly colored and delicious fruits, which can be eaten raw or used in various recipes for jam, pudding, baked goods, and sugars. Plums are good companions for other plants, and they benefit from proper crop rotation. They draw in pollinators, adding to your garden's biodiversity. Plums are high in dietary fibers, which are good for your heart health. They contain high amounts of vitamin C, which helps your body ward off sickness, along with vitamin K and potassium. They also provide some magnesium, calcium, and iron. Plums are highly adaptable and require minimal care, making them a great addition to any organic garden or permaculture design. These trees prefer loamy soil, but they can tolerate several different soil types, including sandy and clay soils. They prefer to have full sun but can grow in part shade as well. The trees are generally pruned during winter or early spring to encourage a better structure. Pruning increases air circulation, which can help protect against disease. Plums are known to live up to 15-20 years or longer when they are properly maintained. They provide for us in many ways, supplying abundant food as well as many ecological benefits.
Growing Details
Plum trees grown from seed may not grow true to type, so propagation is often done through grafting or budding techniques. They grow best in well-drained loamy or sandy soil, with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. They prefer full sun but can tolerate part shade. The trees need to be pruned in winter or early spring to improve their structure and health.
Tags
Carbon Farming
Attracts Wildlife
Scented Plant
Bee Friendly
Visual Appeal
Easy Propagating
Colouring
Sweetener
Range (Based on GBIF Data)
The map shows known occurrence points of <strong>Prunus domestica</strong> recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.
Source: <a href="https://www.gbif.org" target="_blank">GBIF.org</a> — Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Location & Timing
native geo location: Caucasus, W. Asia
applicable geo region: Temperate zones
language used: english
Flowering:
middle
of May for 30 days
Harvest:
beginning
of August for 30 days
Seed Start:
middle
of September
Indoor Start:
Transplant:
Uses & Benefits
Edible Rating:
(4/5)
edible uses: The plum fruit is consumed fresh and used in baking and making jam, jelly, and plum pudding. Plum can be used to make sauces, desserts, and in savory meat dishes. They can also be dried to make prunes.
Medicinal Rating:
(2/5)
medicinal uses: The plum tree has been used for its antiseptic and antiviral properties. The fruit is used in traditional medicines in many cultures, including Ayurveda, for digestive issues.
health concerns: Plum stones, like other stone fruits, contain cyanogenic glycosides, including amygdalin, which could potentially release cyanide in the gut if consumed in large quantities.
other uses: Plum wood is used to make decorative veneers and pulpwood. The tree's leafy branches are useful for crafting wreaths and floral displays. The blossoms are stunning in spring and are excellent for bees.
Scientific Literature
Loading scientific articles about <strong>Prunus domestica</strong>...
Botanical data
specie: Prunus domestica
common names:
family: Rosaceae
sub family: Amygdaloideae
tribe: Amygdaleae
sub tribe: Pruninae
genus: Prunus
Growing Conditions
area needed: 20.0 m
spacing: 4.0 m
grow time (non perennials): None days
growing difficulty: Medium
Deciduous / Evergreen: Deciduous
Seed Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 20°C / 15°C / 25°C
Plant Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 20°C / -20°C / 32°C
water demands: Medium
humidity:
light demands: High
root type: Deep
frost tender: Medium
hardness:
█
█
▁
▁
▁
▁
▁
▁
▁
▁
(2/10)
first harvest: 4 years
life span: None years
succession:
growth rate:
max height: None m
max width: None m
soil preference:
pH preference:
flower type:
growth details: Plum trees grown from seed may not grow true to type, so propagation is often done through grafting or budding techniques. They grow best in well-drained loamy or sandy soil, with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. They prefer full sun but can tolerate part shade. The trees need to be pruned in winter or early spring to improve their structure and health.
Potential Disturbances: Plums experience pressures from aphids, caterpillars, plum fruit moth, and wasps.
Permanent Link
Scan this QR code for a permanent link to this plant:
Download QR Code
Loading comments...